......Since we bumped into each other, shall we have tea or sothing?
When Tania invited him, Noel checked his watch.
Alright. How about that cafe over there?
Noel indicated with his gaze a chic open cafe that was open nearby. There were few custors, and the vacant seats stood out.
Alright
The two of them went over and sat in the terrace seats. A waiter ca imdiately to take their order. Both of them only ordered tea. They didnt intend to stay long.
Its good that you seem to be doing fine
Tania smiled.
Congratulations on the creation of the clan. It looks like youre quite successful, doesnt it?
Quite successful?
Perhaps he found sothing funny, but Noel burst out into laughter.
Let alone being quite successful, well soon beco one of the Regalia. And after that, its the top of Regalia. I don't need things like your flimsy lip service. How much do you think those cheap words are worth?
At Noel's aggressive way of speaking, Tania felt a rush of blood to her head. When she was about to reply in anger, Noel put a cold smile on his face as he forestalled her with his hand.
If you have an emotional outburst, then the conversation is over. Ill leave
Tania was the one who had invited him. She couldnt complain no matter when Noel left. Moreover, the waiter had co over with the tea at that exact mont. She had no choice at this point but to swallow her anger.
Tania sipped the hot tea and cald herself.
Your personality is as bad as before, I see
I'm always kind. I rely choose who Im kind to
Noel said curtly, and then put a cigarette to his mouth and lit it.
Youve started smoking cigarettes
Unlike you, Im busy, you see? Even sothing like this helps
Sothing about Noels choice of words bothered Tania.
Did you know what happened to after I beca a slave?
Of course. I heard it all from Finocchio
Noel continued while sending up a curl of cigarette smoke.
It appears that you happened to et a wonderful master, didnt you? But then, you and Lloyd were both high-class slaves. I knew from the start that both of you would be able to have a good life. A far better life than being caught for embezzlent, or continuing a life on the run with Lloyd
......So I should be grateful or sothing?
That's right, Tania. You should be grateful to
Noel declared unabashedly.
Its thanks to that you got to lead a good life
How can you have the nerve
Noel snorted with laughter at Tania, who was trembling in anger.
No matter what you think about it, thats a fact. You betrayed . I took revenge on you. However, were both in a blessed environnt now. Then there's no problem, right? It's all in the past. I don't feel anything for you anymore. Neither anger nor hate
In the past, you said?
Tania could only be stunned. She knew that Noel had forgotten about her and was walking a new path to hegemony. However, she had never expected that he would take such an indifferent attitude directly to her face.
She wasnt hoping for an apology. She wanted him to at least vent his hatred for a betrayer. She wanted him to vent feelings that he only had for her. Then she would be able to accept it.
However, Noel himself had no feelings for Tania. Noels cold gaze was exactly the sa as the look he directed at the pebbles on the roadside.
Arent you going to ask about Lloyd and Walter?
Noel asked Tania, who was at a loss for words.
Just like how I know about what happened to you, I also know who Lloyd was sold to and what kind of life Walter is leading back in his hotown. I didn't refuse your invitation because, seeing that we were forr allies, I thought that Ill let you know about the two of them
I couldnt care less about those two
Tania spat out those words softly and then looked straight at Noel.
More importantly, theres sothing that I want to ask you
What is it? Go ahead
IfIf we had stayed allies, could we have beco as successful as all of you currently are?
Of course
Without hesitation, Noel answered imdiately.
The one who chose all of you as allies was . Though there were so differences, we would certainly have achieved the sa amount of success
If thats the case, why didn't you forgive us!?
Tania, who had kicked aside her seat and stood up, yelled loudly.
Certainly we did sothing that cannot be undone! We ran away from you too! But if you were going to the extent of coming after us and selling us into slavery, wouldnt it have been fine even if you forgave us!? No, its fine even if you dont forgive us! I rely wanted the chance to atone! If you wont even allow to atone, then its fine even if I beco your slave. Im different from Lloyd. If its for you, its fine even if you use the covenant of servitude!
Undaunted by the surrounding gazes, Tania went on in a heart-wrenching voice.
Thats right, the covenant of servitude! You said you couldn't believe . But if you use the covenant of servitude, youll be able to believe , right? I can do anything for you. I can give even my life to you. So please. Let be your ally once more. My talent is acknowledged by even you, am I right? If you gain an excellent Healer, much more than now
I refuse
Tania, who was going on and on feverishly, was cut short by Noel.
Why?
My wish is to stand at the top of all Seekers. The allies that I need in order to do that are only ferocious wolves. I dont need people who are like dogs that wish to be chained by their own volition
Thats why, Noel said as he narrowed his eyes.
I don't need the current you
Brushed off by those cold words, Tania staggered a step back.
An idiot elf that I know said that the one you truly loved wasnt Lloyd, but . Apparently, that seems to be true
Noel laughed in amusent as he said.
Soone like you, desires ? Know your place
In a flash, Tania flipped the hem of her dress and drew the hidden knife from the garter holster on her thigh. Then she brandished it as if to stab Noel.
But
Why arent you fighting back?
Although Tania was attacking him with a knife, Noel hadnt moved an inch. He rely looked up impassively at Tania.
With your martial arts, fighting back should be easy! Answer !
Noel remained silent even when she demanded an answer from him. Unstoppable tears overflowed from Tanias eyes. The knife slipped from her hand and fell to the ground.
Sighs of relief escaped from the surrounding guests, who had noticed the tumultuous affair. It appeared that they had perceived it to be a quarrel due to complications of love. In fact, it was exactly that.
Hey, why arent you saying anything? Say sothing, please
Tania pleaded. Noel puffed on his cigarette.
Forget about . You have your own life
I cant forget you so simply It was because you were there that I
When words failed her, Tania pressed her lips to Noels and poured her hot breath in. However, Noel wasnt surprised and calmly pushed Tania away. A thin, transparent thread stretched from their overlapped lips and broke imdiately.
Don't desire
Putting the half-smoked cigarette out in the ashtray, Noel stood up. He left the money for their tea on the table and turned on his heel.
Goodbye
Noel left without looking back even once. While watching his back grow smaller, Tania clenched her fist so tightly that blood seeped out. And then, she shouted.
If you wont be mine, thats fine!!! But don't forget! Ill never forgive you!!! Ill never forget you! Ill kill every single one of the won who get close to you!!! Im serious! The current has the power to do that!!! If you dont want thatif you dont want that
Tania couldnt bear it any longer, and flung herself face-down on the table as if she had broken down.
If you don't want that, stay forever as the you that I admired. Don't show your weakness as a person Be the strongest you who doesnt let anyone get close
She muttered a curse that was mingled with sobs. Noel stopped his steps for only a mont.
My king is only . I wont be tied down by anyone
Noel declared that with his back to her and then started walking once more. Tania knew, even without looking up, that Noel would never co back.
love you. So much that I could dieI love you
It was precisely because he was such a man that Tania loved him to the extent of losing her reason.
However, a Snake will never be compatible with a person
Notice that when Noel rejected Tania, he was using words that are very similar to what he said to Kouga? Its just what I feel, but I think that hes trying to tell her the sa thing he told Kouga, but unlike Kouga, Tania didnt get it. Imo, hes really telling her that he doesnt need her as she is now, but if she were to change
Super short chapter this ti, but worry not, next chapter is much longer! Stay tuned!
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